McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15D Eagle

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McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15D Eagle

Aircraft

F-15D Eagle F15D

USAF standard tactical gray (Mountain Home AFB tail code)

MO 823

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force (USAF)

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 64.0

F-15 is clearly visible, but heat haze and fence distract; open canopy adds interest but sharpness is lacking.

Location

FBO

Fort Smith Regional Airport · FSM/KFSM

35.3362, -94.3607

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Fort Smith Regional Airport FSM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The F-15D is the two-seat version of the legendary F-15 Eagle, one of the most successful air superiority fighters in history, with unparalleled combat record.

Fleet Rarity

F-15Ds are relatively rare—fewer than 70 built, most in service with USAF, some exported to Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Record Flights

F-15 family has held several time-to-climb records and has set notable performance standards for jets of its class.

Safety & Events

The F-15D is frequently used for pilot training, and occasionally for combat; one F-15D survived losing a wing and landed safely in 1983 (testament to structural strength).

Future Outlook

Most F-15Ds remain in service for training or tactical use, some being phased out as more F-15EX and advanced fighters join the fleet.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 or F100-PW-229

Engine

13.05 m

Wingspan

19.43 m

Length

3,450 km (ferry range with drop tanks)

Range

917 km/h; top speed Mach 2.5 (approx. 2,655 km/h)

Speed

Pilot 1 (tandem two-seat trainer/combat), no passengers

Capacity

30,845 kg

MTOW

5.63 m

Height

Each engine: 105.7–129.3 kN (23,770–29,000 lbf) with afterburner

Thrust

Typically 140 dB on takeoff (combat jets not rated by ICAO civil standards)

Noise